Ma'amoul

Ma'amoul is a traditional cookie loaded with fruits and nuts like dates, walnuts, and pistachios. The cookies are often fashioned into balls or domes and are commonly baked for Easter, festivals, and celebrations. To distinguish the cookies, the walnut ma'amoul is commonly formed into a dome with a round top, the date ma'amoul into a dome with a flat top, and the pistachio ma'amoul into an elongated, oval shape.

It is not uncommon for the cookies to be dusted with powdered sugar for added sweetness, and they are frequently served with coffee or tea in many Middle Eastern houses during the day. If you are planning a trip to Saudi Arabia, Ma'amoul is a must-try meal.